Julian Brandt vs Paul Nebel
Julian Brandt, a 30-year-old attacking midfielder for Borussia Dortmund, and Paul Nebel, a 24-year-old attacking midfielder for FSV Mainz 05, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Bundesliga. Julian Brandt made 29 appearances and Paul Nebel 30. The 13 metrics below are measured per 90 minutes, with percentages shown as season averages, and each player ranked against players in the same position in their own league.
Julian Brandt2025/2026 · Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · attacking midfielder · age 30
Paul Nebel2025/2026 · FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga · attacking midfielder · age 24per 90 · rank vs same position in leagueJulian Brandt leads on shots on target at 1.01 per 90 against 0.35, 191% more (9th of 35 in the league), assists at 0.22 per 90 against 0.09, 158% more (10th of 35 in the league) and goals at 0.39 per 90 against 0.22, 81% more (5th of 35 in the league).
Paul Nebel leads on duels won at 4.47 per 90 against 3.36, 33% more (16th of 35 in the league), ball recovery at 4.16 per 90 against 3.58, 16% more (19th of 35 in the league) and key passes at 1.78 per 90 against 1.68, 6% more (12th of 35 in the league).
Overall Julian Brandt has a clear edge, leading 10 of the 13 metrics to Paul Nebel's 3. Different roles inflate different columns, so read the ranks alongside the raw rates.